An extract found in the bright yellow curry spice tumeric can kill cancer cells, scientist have shown
The chemical – curcumic has long been thought to have healing powers and is already being tested as a treatment for arthritis and even dementia.
New tests by a team at the Cork Cancer Research Centre show it can destroy gullet cancer cells in the lab.
Dr. Mckenna said confirmed that scientists have for long known that natural compounds have potential to treat faculty cells that have become cancerous.